Clinical Negligence Paralegal

Clinical Negligence Paralegal

Job Type: Full Time
Location: Manchester
Department: Clinical Negligence
Basis: Initially office-based (hybrid options available)

The Role

A leading Clinical Negligence department in Manchester is seeking to recruit two motivated and efficient Paralegals to support qualified fee earners and assist in delivering excellent outcomes for clients.

The team is highly regarded for its professional and proactive approach and includes members of the Law Society’s Specialist Panel of Clinical Negligence Solicitors and the Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA) solicitors panel.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone at the early stages of their legal career who is keen to develop within a respected clinical negligence team.

You will be responsible for a broad range of legal and administrative duties and must demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, particularly when preparing correspondence, reports, and legal documents.

The role also involves requesting and progressing medical and other crucial records.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Assisting the conducting solicitor with case progression at all stages of clinical negligence matters

Requesting, chasing, and managing medical records

Sorting and paginating records and preparing chronologies and case reviews

Drafting witness statements

Preparing instructions to medical experts and counsel and assisting with ongoing liaison

Attending conferences with Counsel and progressing matters following conference

Assisting with the preparation of court documents

Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records on the firm’s case management system

Providing a timely, efficient, and client-focused service in line with legal and internal requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Knowledge of clinical negligence law and practice through experience and/or legal studies

Strong IT skills, particularly in Word, Excel and Outlook

Excellent attention to detail and high standards of written work

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Ability to carry out legal research

Proactive, well organised, and able to work under pressure

Strong team ethic and good academic background

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave plus Christmas closure

Pension scheme, life assurance, and income protection

Private medical insurance and travel insurance options

Early finish one Friday per month

Supportive wellbeing initiatives and Employee Assistance Programme

Clear progression routes, annual promotions process and employee referral scheme

If you would like to apply for this amazing role then please send me your updated CV c.orrell@clayton-legal.co.uk or give me a call on 0161 914 3757 to discuss the opportunity further.